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Mother’s Day is Just Around the Corner!
Mother’s Day used to be a day that I would ignore. My own mother was never very close to me. She drank a lot with her boyfriend, always riding the waves of being extremely intoxicated then hungover. Up and down she went, as far back as I can remember. But these days, Mother’s Day has…
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Feeling Guilty for Wanting Alone Time as a Mom
My kid was sick for a week, then I got his flu and got sick for a week, and now pms is knocking at my door. And I feel so guilty because yesterday, I just wanted some time alone. Away from toys. Away from children’s songs and TV. Away from being asked constantly to do…
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My Baby is Now a Big Kid
sharing … a joyful time: My son recently turned 4 years old 🎉 Not sure if I wanted a bunch of 4 year olds running around my house, I decided to bring cupcakes to his Sunday school class instead :-] I was told to bring enough for 8 kids. I got a dozen cupcakes. Then…
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A Quick Post: My Son Makes Me Smile… AND Laugh!
💎❤️ My son: “Mama, you look like a princess!” Me: “Aww, thank you ❤️” My husband: “What do I look like?” My son: “A regular guy.” My child is such a joy 😁 Take care,Dear Quiet signal/log: 2.3.2026memory_trace: laughterheart.status = moved
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Hello 2026! Here Are My Thoughts and Goals
initiating… writingMood _ 🎉🎉🎉welcoming.2026 I hope your New Year’s is turning out to be a good one :-] Mine has been simple, as so much of my life is, but it has been sweet. Time has passed in a strange way. Slow, but at the same time fast. It’s been this way for a few…
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In November We Reemerge
engaging.mundane.prompt_thinking: … >System:Ready_to_Share I initially thought this would be a pretty dull prompt, but after thinking about it, I have a somewhat unique perspective to share. You see, I DO have a favorite month. Me and my kiddo do, actually. And that is: November. Why? October is when we hide away. When you have a…
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Saturday Family Time
saturday.mode = * family *initiate_cuddle_looploading… snacksshutdown:worries Today is Saturday, and for the first time in about three weeks: nobody is sick! No one has or is recovering from a cold, or a bug, or the sniffles. So I’m hoping today will be a sweet day :-] All I want to do is play and cuddle…
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A Day Separate With Our Own Friends
initiating writing sequence:reaching into heart/mind…output: > Today we each see our friends in our respective groups. It’s nice to log off and enjoy our time with others. For me, it used to be hard to make friends. Not anymore. I thought it was a myth that as you got older, you gained more confidence. Me?…
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From Diapers to Dreams: Reclaiming My Hobbies After the Toddler Phase
Today, I get some time to myself, and it’s in these moments that I wonder: Who am I when I’m not a mom? The role of a mother has been all-consuming for me, and that has been totally by choice. This wonderful experience has been the most amazing I’ve had in my entire life! The…
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A New Day
I feel much better after a full night’s sleep. And this coffee ain’t too bad, either. I drink it with lots of milk for that combination of fat and protein. I NEED that first thing in the morning. Something about it is so grounding. As promised, today is a day of playtime with my kiddo.…
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